Norbury High School for Girls
Norbury High School for Girls is a girls' secondary school in Thornton Heath for ages 11 to 19.
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At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,082
- Who it's for
- Girls only
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT
- Phone
- 02086 790062
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The school
- The school aims to develop confident, motivated and resilient independent learners.
- Venues for hire include the Main Hall, Sports Hall, Gym, Mary Turner Hall and classrooms.
- The school describes itself as providing a happy, caring and inclusive learning environment.
- The sixth form is based in a purpose-built centre with specialist teaching rooms and a café-style common room.
Source: Norbury High School for Girls website; Norbury High School for Girls website; Norbury High School for Girls website; Norbury High School for Girls website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- In Year 12, students undertake a structured work experience placement.
- Students follow a personal, social, health, economic and careers education course.
Source: Norbury High School for Girls website; Norbury High School for Girls website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- School choirs compete in local festivals, with the Show Choir and vocal ensemble Celeste winning awards.
Source: Norbury High School for Girls website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- Sixth form applicants can be current Norbury High students or students from other schools.
Source: Norbury High School for Girls website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- Open mornings for prospective Year 7 parents and carers run from 09:00 to 12:00 on 21st to 23rd September 2026, with online booking.
Source: Norbury High School for Girls website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- Total school hours are 33.75 hours per week.
Source: Norbury High School for Girls website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 3 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 4 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 5 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 5 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 6 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 8 miles
- The Tiffin Girls' SchoolGirls, Kingston upon Thames, 8 miles
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 9 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 10 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 10 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 10 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 11 miles. Bexley Selection Test
Other schools in Thornton Heath
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 137754. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.